Legal Question in Criminal Law in Missouri

is a writ of coram nobis still an avenue to attack a past conviction in mo


Asked on 4/20/15, 10:17 am

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Anthony Smith LawSmith

That term is seldom used anymore. But, if a defendant was I'll, or someone else committed fraud that led the trial court do disallow dispositive evidence, that was offered as evidence at trial, the trial court can set aside a conviction. The Court of Appeals can reverse a conviction for the same reasons.

If you or a loved one were convicted due to fraud or excuseable neglect, you or they should consult directly with counsel soon.

Good luck

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Answered on 4/20/15, 10:46 am


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